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Tray-Tec, Inc

Catalyst Technician

Humble, TX · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

... catalyst, cleaning repo, loading catalyst, and closing man way trays · Team member for all rescue operations · Work in immediately dangerous to life and health confined space entry conditions · ...

Housing Catalyst

Maintenance Technician

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$33.94/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Housing Catalyst Maintenance Department Join Our Team at Housing ... Position Overview Maintenance Technician - Customer Service & Leadership Focus At Housing Catalyst ...

Housing Catalyst

Maintenance Technician

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$27.30 - $33.94/hr

Housing Catalyst Maintenance Department Join Our Team at Housing Catalyst! We're dedicated to ... Position Overview Maintenance Technician - Customer Service & Leadership Focus At Housing Catalyst ...

Housing Catalyst

Maintenance Technician

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$27.30 - $33.94/hr

Description Housing Catalyst Maintenance Department Join Our Team at Housing Catalyst! We're ... Position Overview Maintenance Technician - Customer Service & Leadership Focus At Housing Catalyst ...

Catalyst Brands

IT Technician

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$22.31 - $27.89/hr

Overview IT Technician Location - Lenexa, KS The IT Technician will support and assist Associate ... Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for catalyst technician in the United States is $25.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a catalyst technician?

A Catalyst Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and replacing catalyst materials used in industrial chemical processes, such as refining and petrochemical production. They ensure that catalysts function efficiently by performing inspections, handling hazardous materials safely, and following strict operational procedures. The role often involves working in confined spaces and adhering to safety regulations to prevent contamination or inefficiencies in chemical reactions.

What does a catalyst technician do?

As a Catalyst Technician, your day often involves preparing and testing catalyst samples, monitoring test reactions, and recording detailed experimental data. You’ll work closely with chemical engineers, research scientists, and quality control teams to ensure testing protocols are followed and results meet project objectives. Collaboration and clear communication with other departments are key, as you may assist in troubleshooting issues or recommending adjustments based on your findings. The role offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and continuous learning are encouraged, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement within laboratory operations or process engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a catalyst technician?

A Catalyst Technician typically needs a background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, along with hands-on experience in laboratory or industrial settings. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, catalyst testing equipment, safety procedures, and standard operating protocols is essential, and certifications such as HAZMAT or OSHA may be beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, efficient catalyst handling and testing, precise data recording, and seamless team collaboration in high-stakes industrial environments.

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Catalyst Handling Inert technician Level 1

CATALYST HANDLING RESOURCES LLC

Griffith, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

The role of the Catalyst Technician level I is to safely and efficiently remove catalyst from reactors, using gravity unload, or vessel entry and vacuum technology. Entry can be under inert (IDLH) conditions. The Catalyst Technician level I can safely and efficiently remove catalyst from multi bed reactors and remove manways to obtain access to below beds.

  • Undertakes the key aspects of catalyst change-out processes for fixed bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures
  • Competent and able to perform all required tasks for multi-bed reactors under inert and normal atmosphere  
  • Proven competency to set up equipment, including safe rigging-up and securing vacuum pipe, vacuum hose, umbillicals and other items to the reactor.  
  • Communicate progress and is able to proactively spot issues inside reactor and to recommend solutions to Supervisor. 
  • Competent to correctly remove catalyst from multi bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, operate unloading cyclone, operate screening equipment, package catalyst
  • Competent in QAQC role 
  • Conduct most mechanical activities inside the reactor
  • Inspect the vessel and confirm it is clean and dust free
  • Competent in loading catalyst in various reactor types, including single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers and re-install hardware
  • Competently inspects loading and unloading equipment and ensure equipment set up and use follows CHR procedures
     

Required Qualifications:

  • Inert entry certification
  • Current negative hair follicle test
  • TWIC-card
  • Good background score to be able to enter all client facilities
  • DOT Physical
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Confined space entry certification
  • Plant required course and certifications
  • Respirator fittest
  • All refinery required courses and certificates
  • Rigger basic or advanced
  • Basic fitter

Preferred:

  • Current and valid driver license
  • Forklift certificate
  • Intermediate rigger (NCCER)
  • Basic mechanical (NCCER)
  • Controlled bolting training certificate
  • Dense loading training and certification
  • High Angle Rescue certification
  • CHR Console Operator certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of reactors and internals
  • CHR and client Confined space and inert entry procedures
  • Complete knowledge of reactors and internals
  • Catalyst screen operations
  • Mechanical skills for CHR tasks
  • Sized to be able to fit through manways
  • Fit enough to do physical activities for four hours inside confined space while in a chemical ty-vek suit and wearing a helmet for air supply
  • Fit for work / physically able to fit through 20' manways and work inside confined space for sustainable period of time in protective clothing and helmet
  • Able to work methodically and able to work in a team
  • Safety conscious 
  • Leader, able to instruct clearly and effectively
  • Use video recording devices and show client live loading in progress
  • Able to work safely and methodically
  • Able to work in a team
  • Productivity focused and solutions driven

Experience:

5 years as inert confined space catalyst handling technician

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